The invention discloses application of a Chinese medicinal composition in preparing a medicament for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The Chinese medicinal composition comprises fructus forsythiae, honeysuckle, isatidis root, rhubarb, patchouli, thick wood-fern rhizome, integripetal rhodiola herb and the like, takes antipyretic detoxifcation and lung ventilation and heat release as a principle, is subjected to appropriate compatibility to achieve the efficacies of avoiding dirty by fragrance, strengthening the body resistance and invigorating qi. The testing research indicates that the Chinese medicinal composition can effectively treat the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.